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    Home » pallet projects » repurposed pallet coffee cup rack

    repurposed pallet coffee cup rack

    Published by Gail | Published August 18, 2015 | Updated March 1, 2022
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    A reclaimed pallet is perfect for making a coffee cup rack. With a stencil, some stain and hooks you'll be finished in no time! I have all the tips you need to complete this project in an afternoon. #MyRepurposedLife #pallet #repurposed #coffeelovers #repurposed #project via @repurposedlife

    Repurposed Pallet Coffee Cup Rack

    repurposed-stained-pallet-coffee-cup-rack

    I seriously can’t remember when I’ve been so excited to show you a project! Hoping you love this repurposed pallet coffee cup rack as much as I do! I sure did have fun making it.

    small-palletWhen I started this project, I couldn’t remember if I got this pallet at Home Depot or Target. However looking at the picture, I now know where I got it. Orange! It’s a small pallet, and I feel certain that it must be heat treated, not chemically treated. Looking at the date on the image, I’ve had this pallet for exactly a year!

    sanding-small-palletBy the way, would you believe this is my very first pallet project? I set the pallet up on my jawhorse so I could sand the boards. Realizing that some of it is in pretty bad shape, I decide that it might be best if I take it apart and sort of reconfigure it.

    deckwrecker-take-pallet-apartI have this great new tool, called a Deck Wrecker. I got it off of Amazon. Actually I bought it to help me dismantle old fence sections. Using it on this small pallet was so darn easy!

    deck-wrecker-dismantle-palletThe Deck Wrecker took all the boards apart without a single busted board. I tapped the nails through, and removed them with a hammer.

    If you would love to see the Deck Wrecker in action be sure to check out my video post "how to dismantle pallets"

    sanding-boardsI removed the nails and saved them, so I can keep the pallet’s integrity when I reassemble it. I trimmed the boards down to about 36”, removing both original ends on each board.

    staining-pallet-boardsAfter sanding the boards again on all sides and edges, I gave them a coat of Minwax Dark Walnut on all sides.

    Reassemble The Pallet Coffee Cup Rack

    reassemble-pallet coffee cup rackTo reassemble the coffee cup rack pallet, I used staples for the two boards on the back of the pallet. (they wouldn’t be visible on my project.

    pre-drill-pilot-holesFor the boards on the front, I drilled pilot holes and used the original nails.

    coffee-cup-rack-stencilI made a stencil in my Silhouette program. You can see that I used “STENCIL” font at a size of about 230. The stencil was right about 34” long. I cut the first 2 lines, then I moved them off the template, and cut the last line and the coffee cups.

    NOTE:  I add a box around all of my text to make it have straight edges, making it easier to apply evenly on the boards.

    contact-paper-silhouette-settings

    I cut this stencil out of contact paper with my blade on #2, and the thickness setting on 4.

    Stencil: All You Need is Love & a Strong Cup of Coffee

    contact-paper-stenciling-palletSo, I did a couple of live videos on Periscope showing how I do the stenciling for signs. I edited 3 videos to show how I remove the backing, place the stencil, THEN weed out the letters.

    Using the box around each of the lines of text is the key to making this work so easily. I just rip the contact paper down those lines.

    You can see I used painter’s tape to mark the edge, so that when I have the stencil in my hands, it will be easy to center.

    my-repurposed-life-remove-contack-paper-backingI lay the contact paper upside down, and peel the backing away. Then I place the stencil down on the board.

    my-repurposed-life-paint-with-pouncerI use Martha Stewart foam pouncers for all of my stenciling projects.

    my-repurposed-life-weed-coffee-cup-stencilI purchased an image in the Silhouette online store to add to my coffee cup rack.

    Here’s the video. I hope it helps you to think about  the way you stencil. This way really makes stenciling so easy.

    stenciling a coffee cup rackCheck out how I did the Periscope video with my phone clamped with a tri-pod and a large bar clamp. What I learned—I should have had it clamped to something other than my wobbly work table.

    Adding Hooks to Coffee Cup Rack

    repurposed-pallet-coffee-cup-rackSince I didn’t have any black hooks, so I spray painted some nickel ones with Krylon ColorMaster.

    repurposed stained coffee cup rackI was so excited to finish my first pallet project, I hung it on the fence to take a picture to share with my friends!

    my-repurposed-life-pallet-coffee-rack-all-you-need-is-love

    I absolutely LOVE how this project turned out. I’m itching to find another great pallet to do my next project. Those who know me well—know a little secret about me. I do NOT drink coffee!

    I would love for you to pin this project so that others will see how easy it is to do these large stenciled signs.

    Be sure to check out the  coffee station that prompted me to do this pallet coffee cup rack!

    If you are a coffee lover, you will also love these easy cabinet door coffee signs.

    gail

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    1. Karen

      October 10, 2017 at 8:57 pm

      Hi Gail,
      I'm a newbie at all of this. Can you enlighten me on the stencil program? Do you have a way of printing onto contact paper or do you trace the images onto contact paper? Then, are you cutting around each letter and design from that program to get each letter? I'm thinking there is no way I'm sure-handed enough to do this.

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      • Gail Wilson

        October 10, 2017 at 9:59 pm

        Karen,

        I have a machine that cuts out stencils and vinyl lettering. I have a Silhouette, but there are also Cricut machines that do the same thing.

        Silhouette usually has really big black friday sales, or you could check on Amazon.

        gail

    2. Maria

      June 13, 2017 at 2:45 pm

      Hi Gail,
      May I ask what kind of paint you used?

      Reply
      • Gail Wilson

        June 13, 2017 at 5:01 pm

        Maria,

        I used Behr wall paint. I use it on most of my projects.

        gail

      • Maria

        June 13, 2017 at 6:43 pm

        Thank you for the info.

    3. Cristina

      August 10, 2016 at 12:29 pm

      Love this project! Gotta go find my first pallet too.

      Reply
      • gail@myrepurposedlife.com

        August 10, 2016 at 12:38 pm

        Yes! you must. It's so much fun.

        gail

    4. Mary

      August 07, 2016 at 2:04 pm

      Freezer paper makes great stencils, cut your stencil, iron it on using low heat, let paint dry peel off reusable up to 5 times.

      Reply
      • gail@myrepurposedlife.com

        August 08, 2016 at 9:40 pm

        Yep, I don't use freezer paper. I love using the contact paper. Thanks for your input.

        gail

    5. Meegan

      March 28, 2016 at 11:34 pm

      I really like your creative coffee station from a pallet. Funny thing-I don't drink coffee either, I will have tea or hot chocolate any day of the week, though.
      Thanks for sharing your work!

      Reply
      • gail@myrepurposedlife.com

        March 29, 2016 at 9:03 am

        Meegan,

        Thanks for stopping by to check out my pallet projects! 🙂 Happy Tuesday to you!

        gail

    6. Leanne

      March 28, 2016 at 6:53 pm

      Gail, love this pallet project! I see it was your first one, how many have you done since? It's addicting! I need to play around with my silhouette machine more, this got me really itching to get it out! Love your work!

      Reply
      • gail@myrepurposedlife.com

        March 29, 2016 at 8:25 pm

        Leanne,

        I've only done about 3 pallet projects, but I do a lot of reclaimed fence projects. 🙂

        I love making stencils with my Silouette Portrait.

        Let me know if you have any questions about the stenciling.

        gail

    7. Lindsay Eidahl

      March 28, 2016 at 10:23 am

      Great project! I love the dark stain! Perfection!!!

      Reply
    8. Joan

      February 19, 2016 at 7:13 pm

      Once you do one pallet you'll be hooked. You'll see pallets everywhere, you'll dream of pallets, pallet wood will show up in every project...OK, maybe that's just me. I knew I liked you, I'm not a coffee drinker either.

      Reply
    9. Susan Homeroad

      November 10, 2015 at 10:14 pm

      I am so going to try to lay my vinyl stencil down first and then weed out the letters. Usually Im using the transfer paper and that gets expensive! I'm also going to try contact paper for my stencils. I've been buying a stack of vinyl and using the colors I don't like for stencils... also expensive! Thanks for the great tips!

      Reply
    10. Jeanie @ create&babble

      August 22, 2015 at 10:59 am

      That's two more things we have in common: I've never worked with a pallet before and I don't drink coffee either! Wait, three: I love this coffee cup rack - nicely done! FOUR: I love making stencils with my Silhouette ; ) I think a need a deck wrecker thingie now.

      Reply
    11. Wendi @ H2OBungalow

      August 21, 2015 at 10:44 am

      Gail...that is a fun project and thanks so much for the tutorial! I've wanted to try making stencils with my Silhoutte for the longest time and didn't know to change the setting on the blade.

      Reply
    12. Bliss

      August 21, 2015 at 8:34 am

      So much to say in this comment..... you have a fine look pallet both before and after, I can't believe it's your first project (trying to think myself if I have any) and this deck wrecker thing, I think my husband needs that since he's forever pulling apart boards.

      Reply
      • gail@myrepurposedlife.com

        August 21, 2015 at 9:16 am

        I was lucky to come across the perfect pallet a year ago....it was just waiting for a purpose.

        I haven't done a fence or anything else with that deck wrecker, but I loved how it didn't split any of these boards.

        gail

    13. Mindi

      August 20, 2015 at 1:02 am

      This is so great Gail, and yay you finally did a pallet project! That deck wrecker is super cool, and great tips for periscope too! It is fun to watch the video, we stencil a little different, I will have to try your version sometime! Love it!

      Reply
    14. doreen @ Altered Artworks

      August 19, 2015 at 5:58 pm

      You had me at love & coffee. Great job, and great tips! [pinned]

      Reply
      • gail@myrepurposedlife.com

        August 19, 2015 at 7:17 pm

        Thanks for pinning Doreen! 🙂

    15. Donna Marie

      August 19, 2015 at 10:46 am

      What a wonderful project! It goes so well with the coffee bar!!!

      Thanks for the video--I needed that!!!

      Reply
    16. Kirby

      August 19, 2015 at 6:39 am

      Pinned! This is a great project for some of our wood scraps. Awesome!

      Reply
    17. girlfromwva

      August 18, 2015 at 8:15 pm

      A-W-E-S-O-M-E!

      Reply
      • gail@myrepurposedlife.com

        August 18, 2015 at 9:08 pm

        Thank you Nova! I guess it will find a new home at Glendale this year. 🙂

    18. Julie @ follow your heart woodworking

      August 18, 2015 at 3:15 pm

      It's great, I think most coffee drinkers would want one just like it. I can't believe you've never used a pallet before!

      Reply
      • gail@myrepurposedlife.com

        August 18, 2015 at 3:17 pm

        first pallet... I know!! I've just never had a reason before. 🙂

    19. Kathy Harton

      August 18, 2015 at 3:08 pm

      Gail, this is awesome. I just found a small cabinet to use as a coffee station and have been on the look out for something to hang above it. This would be perfect. Thanks!

      Reply
      • gail@myrepurposedlife.com

        August 18, 2015 at 3:14 pm

        Thanks so much Kathy! I'm so happy to inspire you! I'm glad I needed a project to hang over my coffee station (that I'm blogging about tomorrow)

        gail

    20. Mary

      August 18, 2015 at 1:27 pm

      I love it!! It is so cute. LOOKS so easy. YOU ROCK! Gail

      Reply
      • gail@myrepurposedlife.com

        August 18, 2015 at 3:15 pm

        Thank you Mary. I love easy projects that fill in the time between the biggies!

        gail

    21. chris aka monkey

      August 18, 2015 at 1:22 pm

      gail i do drink coffee and i would love to have this hanging on my wall your 1st pallet project is a hit with me ... pinned xx

      Reply
      • gail@myrepurposedlife.com

        August 18, 2015 at 3:15 pm

        I appreciate you pinning Chris!

        thanks!
        gail

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